Morning briefing: August 15, 2014 Live

Here's what's happening in the world of business on August 15, 2014.

– BIG NEWS –

In the latest move in the buzzing energy drink market, beverage
retailer Coca-Cola announced it will pay $2.15 billion for a nearly 17
percent stake in Monster Energy and will place two directors on the
company's board. The news comes after growing concern over the high
caffeine levels in these drinks. In Suffolk County, pols passed a law limiting the sale of energy drinks to minors at county parks and beaches.